Government Grant Director

Ascension

. Identify opportunities for grant funding from nonprofit, local and federal sources .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $111,122 - $154,897 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle grant development, including budget justification, outcome metrics, and compliance with federal reporting standards. Proven ability to lead grant administration within public sector agencies, ensuring effective management of grant-funded projects and adherence to reporting requirements.

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Full-Cycle Grant DevelopmentBudget JustificationOutcome MetricsGrant Administration LeadershipFederal Reporting Standards

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal DevelopmentNeeds AssessmentBudget AnalysisLogic ModelsWork PlansSustainability MeasuresDeliverable SchedulesMilestone TrackingFinancial ReportingGrant Fund Management

Soft Skills

NegotiationProject OversightCommunicationLeadershipCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Public SectorGrant FundingIllinois State GovernmentLocal Government AgenciesCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify opportunities for grant funding from nonprofit, local and federal sources
Coordinate the development and submission of grant proposals and lead or facilitate negotiations as needed
Provide oversight for grant-funded projects, ensuring milestones and reporting requirements are met
Manage the tracking and distribution of grant funds
Review financial and progress reports and ensure their timely submission to the funding source
Create grant proposals and award applications through program design development, needs assessment and research, budget analysis and justifications, logic models, work plans, outcome metrics, sustainability measures and deliverable schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
No licensure, certification, or registration required
Master's degree preferred
Proven track record leading public sector grant administration and compliance within Illinois state or local government agencies
Demonstrated mastery in full-cycle grant development, including budget justification, outcome metrics and federal reporting standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings